Senior Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer - Days
Location: Lincoln
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: �55,150 + 5% discretionary bonus scheme
Hours: 06:00-18:00 (Week 1: Wed-Sat, Week 2: Thu-Sat)

Would you like to lead a team where your expertise and leadership make a tangible difference every day?

Step into a Role That Drives Excellence!

We're looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to provide leadership and support to a high-performing engineering team. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.

Working in a fast-paced Food manufacturing business, this role is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK.

What You'll Be Doing: Senior Maintenance Engineer

• Frontline Leadership: Guide shift engineers and act as the first point of contact for production issues.
• Reduce Downtime: Direct the team to address mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
• Plan & Prioritise: Organise workloads to minimise unplanned downtime and maintain production flow.
• Mentor & Lead: Inspire and support the team to develop their skills and achieve their potential.
• Promote Safety: Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, including permit-to-work compliance.
• Enhance Performance: Encourage a first-fix culture and continuous improvement in processes.

Main Responsibilities: Senior Maintenance Engineer

• Lead the engineering team to create a motivated, high-performing culture.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance to maximise machinery uptime.
• Ensure compliance with legislation to maintain a safe working environment.
• Uphold good manufacturing practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation and effective use of CMMS for shift activities.
• Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns with a fix-first-time mindset.

What We're Looking For: Senior Maintenance Engineer

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and guide a team.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with experience in fault-finding.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with GMP and relevant health and safety standards.
• Problem Solver: A proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: �55,150 + 5% discretionary bonus scheme.
• Holidays: 23.5 days (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension Scheme: Employer contribution of 5%, Employee contribution of 3%.
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary.
• Critical Illness Cover: Up to �10,000.
• Work-Life Balance: A shift pattern that gives structured time off.

Ready to take the lead and make an impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment? Apply today and drive success in a role that values your leadership and expertise!